Former Govs. John Kasich (R-OH) and Terry McAuliffe (D-VA) talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the 2020 election. USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page moderated this virtual event and it was hosted by Meridian International Center.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) holds a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. New York leads the nation in death toll and positive cases.
Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) held a press conference call with reporters to discuss their bipartisan plan to adress COVID-19. They spoke on the importance of bipartisan efforts and on the State and Municipal Aid for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Fund.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) joined Politico Playbook co-authors Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer via video conference for a discussion on the coronavirus response, how her district is handling the pandemic and the 2020 election. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said that her team was in communication with the Biden campaign and was talking with them about a range of policy issues. When asked if she would endorse him, she said, "I would love to see the vice president clarify and deepen his policy stances on certain issues, but aside from that, I think it's incredibly important that we support the Democratic nominee in November." She said that either Joe Biden or Donald Trump will be elected president in November and "we have to live in the reality of those choices." The freshman lawmaker also said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) was doing the best job he could but that there were "racial and economic inequities" in the state's response. Additionally, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said that she did not have
Vice President Mike Pence visited FEMA headquarters in Washington, DC to thank employees for their work in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA), chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, discussed the impact the pandemic is having in his district and on veterans around the country.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell gave an update on further work on providing money for small businesses, hospitals and testing. Sen. Maria Cantwell, Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Ranking Member, also spoke about the situation with the pandemic.
The Clinton Foundation hosted a discussion on the coronavirus pandemic response. Former President Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton opened the event. In this portion, Pres. Clinton and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) discussed his state's response to the outbreak, including what advice Gov. Cuomo would give to other state leaders. They also discussed the federal response and lessons learned for future public health crises.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot talks about her city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including her personal efforts -- in-person and via web videos and memes -- to encourage young Chicagoans to stay indoors.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot talks about her city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including her personal efforts -- in-person and via web videos and memes -- to encourage young Chicagoans to stay indoors.
Former Govs. John Kasich (R-OH) and Terry McAuliffe (D-VA) talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the 2020 election. USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page moderated this virtual event and it was hosted by Meridian International Center.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. New York leads the nation in death toll and positive cases. Gov. Cuomo announced hospitalization numbers continue to decrease indicating that New York might be nearing the descent of the plateau. However, he cautioned no one knows how long of steep the descent may be. He also called on the federal government to increase hazard pay for frontline workers by 50 percent. Gov. Cuomo continued to ask the federal government for help with the testing supply chain and funding for state governments.
Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) held a press conference call with reporters to discuss their bipartisan plan to adress COVID-19. They spoke on the importance of bipartisan efforts and on the State and Municipal Aid for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Fund.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) joined Politico Playbook co-authors Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer via video conference for a discussion on the coronavirus response, how her district is handling the pandemic and the 2020 election. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said that her team was in communication with the Biden campaign and was talking with them about a range of policy issues. When asked if she would endorse him, she said, "I would love to see the vice president clarify and deepen his policy stances on certain issues, but aside from that, I think it's incredibly important that we support the Democratic nominee in November." She said that either Joe Biden or Donald Trump will be elected president in November and "we have to live in the reality of those choices." The freshman lawmaker also said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) was doing the best job he could but that there were "racial and economic inequities" in the state's response. Additionally, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said that she did not have
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, unemployment claim issues and moving the state to "phase two" of reopening.
